How can we help people optimize the way they approach situations that matter to them?

What does the journey look like to chasing down your passion and going back to school so you can help people?

Meet Christy Payne, a physical therapist with Rebel PT in Fuquay-Varina, NC. She chased down her passion of helping people with her hands by going back to physical therapy school while having a family. In this conversation we chat about her path to overcoming a self defeating mindset, and what it looks to work on yourself so that you can work on others.

She shares what has made the biggest impact to her mental, emotional, and physical health. She highlights her passion for women's health and what it looks like to specialize in pelvic PT. Christy is incredibly passionate and showcases a humorous side on social media as she educates others.

You can follow her on IG @christy.m.payne or @drchristypayne. Christy has her own podcast called Growing Paynes where she has conversations about women's health.

To work with Christy check out https://rebel-nc.com

Brad and Chelsea went down to Jacksonville, FL and took part in the CrossFit Southeastern Affiliate Summit. They share the highlights from the day along with their major takeaways that they are excited to bring back to Greater Culture. Enjoy the episode from the ride back!

In this episode Brad and Chelsea break down the sentence in Fitness in 100 Words which states, eat to support activity levels, but not add body fat.

They chat about how much we should be consuming and how to fuel our bodies in a way that support our goals for aesthetic and performance. They also share the sneaky ways that our total calorie intake can increase without even realizing it.

What is the journey for someone to become a massage therapist who helps people achieve movement goals in athletics and life?

This episode is with Nickie McKenzie, the owner of McKenzie therapeutics in Fuquay-Varina, NC. She has been helping people get out of pain and achieve their goals for the last 8 years as a massage therapist.

In this episode she shares her journey from restaurant manager to massage therapist and the transition to running her own business. Nickie describes her favorite part about being a massage therapist along with the clients she helps.

We discuss her current goal of establishing a holistic wellness practice that can help people live happier and healthier lives beyond massage.

Be sure to visit McKenzie Therapeutics at https://mckenzietherapeutics.pro and schedule a massage today.

In this episode Chelsea and Brad highlight the main reasons they hear for when people want to make a change in their nutrition habits. These vary from aesthetics, to performance, to energy levels, to gut and intestinal issues. They share that the why behind wanting to make a change is important, and that there is never a perfect time to adjust what and how you're eating.

This episode is the beginning of a series of chats about nutrition. Brad and Chelsea begin the discussion by starting at the bottom of the CrossFit pyramid of health and fitness which is where nutrition is located. They highlight why it can be a great place to begin the process of improving your health and wellness.

The share their perspectives on the benefit to eating in a way that supports activity levels and goals.

Have you found yourself taking a yoga class or meditating and wondering why you're sitting there doing what feels like nothing?

You're not alone. This conversation with Megan Schlobohm, the owner of Anderson Yoga Center, is a rich conversation around what we learn from practicing yoga, working out, and creating space for ourselves.

She shares her unique journey to becoming a yoga teacher, taking over a studio, and guiding teachers and students through yoga practices that enhance their lives beyond the mat. Megan has been practicing yoga for years, and started leading international retreats to give people an even greater opportunity to reconnect with who they are, and allow them to be more present in their lives.

You can learn more about Megan on IG @megitarosita and learn more about her studio @andersonyogacenter. If you want to explore an international retreat you can visit https://www.wildwonder.yoga.

Have you ever found yourself with some aches and pains, and would love to get a massage to help? This conversation is with Alexis Dougherty, the owner of Kneaded Escapes located in Fuquay-Varina, NC.

She specializes in therapeutic massage, which allows her and her team to identify what the needs of the client on the table are and then adapting the experience to fit each individual.

In this conversation she shares what drove her to want to help people through massage, and how the experience of a back issue at a young age introduced her to massage as a great modality to get out of pain. She highlights the path to owning her own business, and what people can expect when working with her.

We highly recommend checking out Kneaded Escapes for your massage needs, and she offers $10 off for all first time experiences.

You can learn more and schedule by visiting www.kneadedescapes.com or following them on IG @kneadedexcapesnc.

This conversation is with Marissa Estes who is a human performance who specializes in helping athletes unlock their potential through mental performance training.

Her education and background have lead her to work with individuals who are pushing their limits with their fitness. She is the founder of Resilience Rx which specializes in working with CrossFit athletes. In this episode we discuss the biggest factors that hold athletes back from being able to perform to their potential. We also highlight the biggest skills and mental techniques that help athletes get the most out of each training session and competition.

You can follow Marissa on IG @marissa_estep_ and follow @camp_resilience_rx to work with her 1:1 or through a group workshop.